Slovenia's liberals and populists neck and neck, preliminary results show
Prime Minister Robert Golob's centre-left Freedom Movement won 28.5% of the votes while the right-wing Slovenian Democratic Party, or SDS, led by ex-premier Janez Jansa an admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump had 28.1%
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave
Saudi Arabia has come under attack by hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones since the start of U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the vast majority of which have been intercepted, authorities said
Russia claims control of border village in Ukraine's Sumy region
The Russian army has been trying to establish a uffer zone in the Sumy region for months, making small, localised breakthroughs across the border
Minister ensures stable food supply during Eid holiday season
Indonesias food supply is stable and under control ahead of the 1447 Hijri Eid al-Fitr holiday, ensuring ...
Prabowo vows sweeping reform of law enforcement institutions
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to reforming law enforcement institutions, including the ...
Prabowo emphasizes national interests in RI-US trade agreements
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Sunday the government will safeguard national interests in all ...
Prabowo vows to sustain free meals, curb corruption
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...
Slovenians vote in tight race between liberals and populist right
At stake is Slovenias domestic and foreign agenda, where the outgoing government had focused on social and health reforms but delivered mixed results
Indonesia prioritizes downstreaming in investment cooperation with US
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the Indonesian government continues to prioritize its industrial ...
Indonesia never pledged US$1 billion to Peace Board: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto clarified that Indonesia has never pledged to contribute US$1 billion to the Board of Peace ...
President Prabowo eyes 8% growth through empowerment programs
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that his administration has designed the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program and ...
Israeli settlers smash cars and set fires in attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank
The violence came as Israels government presses ahead with new settlements in the occupied West Bank
Eid momentum drives Indonesia's halal assurance push: BPJPH
Indonesias halal authority has urged consumers and businesses to strengthen compliance during the Eid al-Fitr ...
Minister Umar urges Muslims to strengthen empathy at Eid
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar encouraged Muslims to use Eid al-Fitr as an opportunity to strengthen ...
From palace to villages, Indonesias Eid reflects unity
The rhythmic thunder of prayer drums echoed across the Indonesian archipelago this Saturday, marking an Eid al-Fitr ...
Jakarta deploys teams as heavy rain floods 46 neighborhoods
The Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has responded to flooding affecting 46 neighborhood units (RT) in East ...
Indonesia's Baznas sets up emergency classrooms in Gaza
Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (Baznas) has set up seven emergency classroom tents in Beit Lahia, North Gaza, to ...
Prabowo welcomes former leaders at Eid open house
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed former presidents, officials, and members of the public during an Eid ...
Indonesia govt transport discounts, WFA to boost Eid economy
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that government programs, such as transport ...
AI-Native, Beyond the Concept: openKylin Presents Its Vision at FOSSASIA
At the recent FOSSASIA Summit 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, developers and open source communities from across Asia and ...
Eid Al-Fitr at Palace: Prabowo prioritizes public over officials
President Prabowo Subianto hosted a public open house for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah at the Presidential Palace ...
Police forecast March 24 as start of busy Eid al-Fitr return traffic
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the peak of Eid al-Fitr return traffic is expected to begin on ...
Eid serves as momentum for unity, common goals: Minister
Indonesias State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi has urged the public to use the momentum of Eid al-Fitr to ...
President Prabowo greets thousands at Eid al-Fitr open house gathering
President Prabowo Subianto greeted, shook hands with, and embraced members of the public attending an open house event ...
Key traditions of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia
Eid al-Fitr, known locally as Lebaran, is one of Indonesias most anticipated celebrations. Beyond marking the ...
Indonesia grants Eid Al-Fitr remissions to 155,908 inmates
The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has granted Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri remissions to 155,908 inmates across ...
Indonesia eyes stronger local marketplaces to curb foreign grip
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is studying efforts to strengthen local marketplace platforms ...
Prabowo hails near-complete Aceh Tamiang flood recovery on Eid al-Fitr
President Prabowo Subianto extends Eid al-Fitr greetings and expressed his appreciation for the accelerated recovery ...
HKH glaciers melting rapidly; ice loss rates doubled since 2000: ICIMOD reports
Guwahati: Glaciers across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are melting at an accelerating rate, with ice loss rates doubling since 2000, according to two landmark reports released on Saturday by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) to mark World Glacier Day. The reports Changing Dynamics of Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya [] The post HKH glaciers melting rapidly; ice loss rates doubled since 2000: ICIMOD reports appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Ukraine launches more than 280 drones at Russia: Moscow
State news agency Tass reported that 283 drones in total had been intercepted, according to Russia's Defence Ministry
Presidential Palace welcomes public for Eid open house: Official
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that the Presidential Palace in Jakarta will be open to the public for a ...
Prabowo celebrates Eid with flood survivors in Aceh Tamiang
President Prabowo Subianto distributed aid packages of basic necessities after performing Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah ...
Prabowo extends Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah greetings to Indonesians
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto extended his greetings for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, celebrated on the first of ...
BTS are back: central Seoul locks down for K-pop supergroup's first show in years
Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz, say reports
Tehran has started talks with Tokyo about possibly opening the strait, Mr. Araghchi told the Japanese news agency in a phone interview
The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stem a global supply crisis
The forgotten Indian woman trailblazer in British medicine
In 1912, Jamini Sen became the first woman Fellow of Glasgows Royal College, founded in 1599 and long closed to women.
Czechs investigate fire at warehouse after reports of anti-Israel group claiming responsibility
The company had previously said it was planning to open a center to develop and produce drones and train personnel in cooperation with Israeli Elbit Systems, a military technology company
Indonesia promotes child-friendly travel for Eid homecoming
The observance of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia are closely linked to the annual homecoming, ...
Soekarno-Hatta immigration retains global top 10 in Skytrax ranking
Indonesias Ministry of Immigration and Corrections announced that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in ...
This lawsuit comes less than two months after President Trump said his administration was seeking $1 billion from Harvard to settle probes into school policies
South Asias LNG Strategy Was Built for the Last Crisis Not This One
Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka spent years signing long-term Gulf LNG contracts to avoid the volatility of spot markets. The Iran war tore those plans to shreds.
Police end the national one-way traffic system at Trans Java Toll Road
The Police Traffic Corps has officially ended the national one-way traffic system, which began at kilometer 70 of the ...
Eid lemang tradition endures in Tukka after last year's floods
Residents of Pasar Tukka Village, Tukka Sub-district, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, continue the tradition of ...
Indonesia taps universities to slash fuel imports amid oil crisis
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered Indonesian universities to fast-track research on reducing fuel consumption ...
Indonesia eyes coal windfall to shield budget amid global tensions
Indonesia plans to optimize state revenue from coal to capture windfall profits as global energy prices rise, ...
Banten sees controlled, accident-free homecoming flow
The Banten Regional Police reported that the implementation of Operation Ketupat Maung 2026 up to one day before Eid ...
Indonesian troops to Gaza not aimed at disarming Hamas: President
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the currently postponed plan to send Indonesian peacekeeper troops to Gaza ...
Ministry asks families to ensure elderly comfort during Eid
The Health Ministry said Eid is joyful for the elderly to reunite with family, but it can be tiring due to routine ...
Indonesia eyes WFH mandate to cut fuel use as oil prices surge
Indonesia is preparing a nationwide work-from-home (WFH) scheme to curb fuel consumption and mitigate the impact of ...
West Java offersdiscount 10 percent for vehicle tax payments
The West Java provincial government is offering a 10 percentdiscount on annual motor vehicle tax (PKB) payments ...
Prabowo orders shift from diesel to solar power plants
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered an acceleration in the conversion of diesel-powered power plants (PLTD) to solar ...
President Prabowo plans Eid eve in North Sumatra, prayer in Aceh
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to observe the Eve of Eid al-Fitr in North Sumatra on Friday (March 20) ...
Whoosh ticket sales reached 145,000 during Eid holiday period : KCIC
PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) Corporate Secretary Eva Chairunisa said that Whoosh ticket sales reached 145,000 ...
BGN mandates circular economy in MBG program waste management
Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Dadan Hindayana has issued an instruction mandating a circular economy ...
Bali Airport reopens after Nyepi Day closure, flights resume normally
I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport management in Denpasar, Bali, announced that operations have resumed after a 24-hour closure ...
Free meal pause during Eid holiday saves trillions of rupiah
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the temporary suspension of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program during ...
Indonesian minister calls on self-purification, unity this Eid al-Fitr
Indonesian Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti called on Muslims to conclude Ramadan by achieving ...
Indonesia's BGN issues regulation on food waste in free meal program
Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has introduced Regulation No. 1/2026, setting new standards for the ...
Nusantara State Mosque to host Eid prayer, toll road opens early
The primary toll road of Indonesia's future capital, Nusantara (IKN), will open earlier at 4:30 a.m. local time ...
Prabowo shares habit of tracking world news into early hours
President Prabowo Subianto revealed his habit of closely monitoring issues and news developments, even into the early ...
Sri Lanka refused ground access to U.S. warplanes
Sri Lanka maintains close ties with the United States, its biggest export market, and Iran, which is a key buyer of tea, its main export commodity
US hints at easing Iran oil curbs - what it means for India
India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, peaking at about 11.5% of its total purchase, before 2018 sanctions tightened.
Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices: International Energy Agency
The U.S-Israel war with Iran has driven up energy prices, causing concerns over inflation across the world
Judge rules U.S. government overreached with transgender health care declaration
Another federal judge in Boston on Monday (March 16, 2026) temporarily blocked several of Mr. Kennedy's vaccine policy changes
Muhammadiyah sees Eid 1447H as chance to respect differences
The Chairman of the Muhammadiyah Central Executive Board (PP) for Economics, Business, and Halal Industry, Muhadjir ...
Efficiency cuts save Rp308 trillion, prevent budget waste: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto stated that the government could save up to Rp308 trillion (US$17,6 billion) in the budget ...
Indonesia plans energy-saving policies to ensure economic stability
President Prabowo Subianto instructed his ministerial ranks to implement energy efficiency measures across specific ...
Indonesian billionaire Michael Bambang Hartono dies at 86
The cause of death was not immediately clear. Alongside his brother Robert, Budi Hartono, Michael Hartono was worth an estimated $43.8 billion, according to Forbes in 2025, putting them at the top of Indonesia's rich list
Moroccos FRMF Welcomes CAF Appeal Board as Upholding Rules, Stability of International Competitions
-Following the announcement by the CAF Appeal Board, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) welcomes the ...
-Vercel, the agentic infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of ...
Gas shortage caused by Iran war may push India back to dirtier fuels
Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and U.S. strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, killed 2,390 Americans, and the U.S. declared war on Japan the next day
Trump, Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether theyre in sync on war
The attack by Israel on the South Pars gas field prompted Iran to retaliate against energy infrastructure in other West Asian countries
UAE says it dismantled 'terrorist network' funded by Iran and Hezbollah
According to the state news agency, the network was involved in money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security
-Kao Corporation (TOKYO:4452) today announced that its skincare brand Bior will accelerate its international ...
Royal Moroccan Football Federation Acknowledges Decision Rendered by the CAF Appeals Committee
-The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) wishes to reiterate that its appeal was never aimed at contesting the ...
Oil, power, and politics of disruption
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts a vital artery of the global economy, triggering price increases and turmoil in energy markets; as supply shocks reshape the geopolitics of energy, countries like India, the U.S., and Russia recalibrate strategies amid shifting oil flows and rising dependence
President Prabowo defends budget cuts to curb misuse risks
President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia is cutting non-productive spending across ministries and agencies to close ...
KCIC readies over 650,000 Whoosh train tickets for Eid holiday season
Indonesias high-speed rail operator has made 653,888 Whoosh tickets available for the Eid al-Fitr holiday ...
EU lawmakers vote to advance U.S. trade deal
Many lawmakers have complained the trade deal is one-sided, with the EU required to cut most import duties while the U.S. sticks to a broad rate of 15%
Over 1,000 MBG kitchens suspended for service improvement: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto said more than 1,000 kitchens serving Indonesias Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program ...
Indonesia to keep subsidized fuel prices unchanged
The Indonesian government has reassured the public that subsidized fuel prices will remain unchanged despite global oil ...
Indonesia sets Eid al-Fitr 2026 for March 21
Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the first day of Shawwal 1447 Hijri will fall on ...
Indonesia turns to efficiency to keep budget deficit below 3 percent
Indonesia will impose budget efficiency measures across ministries and state agencies to keep its fiscal deficit below ...
RI Govt to set budget cuts to offset Mideast risks
Indonesias finance minister said Thursday he will set budget cut levels for ministries and agencies under a new ...
Prabowo, Megawati discuss strategy, global issues
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met former president Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday to discuss national ...
RI Govt pays US$1 blnin teacher allowances in Q1
Indonesia has disbursed more than Rp18 trillion (around US$1 billion) in allowances to 1.6 million public school ...
Indian Courts Must Be Mindful of Judicial Limits in Electoral Matters
The Supreme Courts intervention in the West Bengal SIR dispute must not be so deep as to adversely affect the electoral process.
